Warehouse Production Lead: Safety-Driven Ops

Safety-Kleen; Metairie (LA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401K with company match

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Overtime available

Growth opportunities

Safe work environment

Job summary

Safety-Kleen Systems in Metairie, LA is hiring a Warehouse Production Operator Lead to supervise and mentor a team of operators in daily warehouse and production activities, ensuring safety and efficiency. The role involves directing unloading/loading, inventory management, order fulfillment, and housekeeping to maintain a clean and organized operation.

Ideal candidates will have 3+ years of supervisory experience in a production setting, warehouse experience, forklift familiarity, and the

Qualifications

• 2-3 years warehouse/manufacturing experience.
• 3+ years supervisory, Lead, or Foreman experience in a production environment preferred.
• Forklift experience preferred.
• Ability to work in hot and cold weather conditions.
• Basic computer knowledge.
• Work well in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support a team of Warehouse Production Operators in daily warehouse and production activities while promoting a strong safety-first culture.
• Provide day-to-day direction to operators regarding unloading/loading activities, inventory management, order fulfillment, and warehouse organization.
• Assist with training new employees on SOPs, warehouse processes, equipment operation, and safety expectations.
• Monitor workflow and productivity to ensure daily production and shipping goals are achieved efficiently and accurately.
• Coordinate work assignments and prioritize tasks based on operational needs and production schedules.
• Serve as a point of contact for operators by answering questions, troubleshooting operational issues, and escalating concerns to management as needed.
• Promote compliance with company policies, environmental regulations, and health & safety procedures.
• Conduct routine inspections of warehouse operations, inventory practices, and housekeeping standards to maintain a clean and organized work environment.
• Assist leadership with inventory accuracy initiatives, quality control checks, and continuous improvement efforts.
• Support employee development through coaching, mentoring, and reinforcing operational best practices.
• Communicate effectively with management, production teams, shipping/receiving personnel, and other departments to ensure smooth operations.
• Lead by example through professionalism, accountability, attendance, and adherence to safe work practices.

Skills

Warehouse experience

Supervisory experience

Forklift experience

Teamwork

Computer literacy

Temperature flexibility

Job description

Safety-Kleen Systems in Metairie, LA is hiring a Warehouse Production Operator Lead to supervise and mentor a team of operators in daily warehouse and production activities, ensuring safety and efficiency. The role involves directing unloading/loading, inventory management, order fulfillment, and housekeeping to maintain a clean and organized operation.

Ideal candidates will have 3+ years of supervisory experience in a production setting, warehouse experience, forklift familiarity, and the